The London School of Beauty and Make-up offers the following industry-recognised qualifications:

	CIDESCO- Comité International D'Esthétique Et De Cosmétologie This is the only fully international and most prestigous qualification that is recognised throughout the world and the only one acceptable in the USA other than their own state registration
	CIBTAC- Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology Recognised in most European and English-speaking countries other than America   VTCT- Vocational Training Charitable Trust The market leader in Beauty Therapy, Holistic and Complimentary Therapy qualifications.
	IHBC - Interntional Health & Beauty Council Recognised in most European and English-speaking countries, but not America
	IIHHT - International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies Recognised in most European and English-speaking countries, but not America
	NVQ - National Vocational Qualification This is a national qualification recognised only in the United Kingdom.
	IMA- International Make-up Association Make-up qualifications designed exclusively for those who wish to become professional make-up artists.
	BABTAC - British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology. IMA Make-up Qualifications are accredited by BABTAC and students may apply for BABTAC Insurance           ASIC Accreditation Service for International Colleges - This school is accredited to provide courses which require student visas, awarded commendable grades in health, safety, management and staff resources

In the UK, and in most other countries, it is a legal requirement to hold a recognised qualification in the therapy you wish to practice in order to obtain a licence and/or liability insurance. Your qualifications prove that you are competent in the skills that they cover.

You will find some very useful information regarding insurance and industry recognition from the Federation of Holistic Therapists and BABTAC websites

Some schools only offer their own 'in-house' diplomas.
These are not industry-recognised, and would not be sufficient to work in the industry, even if you wish to work from your own home on a private basis.

Competency is evaluated in two ways at this school depending on the course you are studying and the qualifications being pursued. There are both written and practical assessments for each module or a final exam. This is something you should discuss with us before enrolling.